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Saturday, 24 December 2011

#bookreview: The Sting of the Scorpio by Monique Domovitch

“My husband, a King Midas,” she said with a sigh.
“What are you talking about?” asked Alex sleepily.“Haven’t you heard of the story of the King who turns everything he touched to gold?” she asked.“Sounds great.”“Oh yes,” she continued. “Until one day, he touched his daughter by mistake and she turned into a golden statue…”

Consumed by his passion, Alexander Ivanov throws himself into work, often ignoring his new family. His greed for more and his single-minded obsession for success brings him to high places, but at what cost? Power is everything but what is power without the ones you love? It seems that the more he succeeds, the more he loses.
Brigitte is trying everything she can to keep Alex’s love and attention. She finds herself successively giving up the things that matter to her for the love she has for Alex, only to be betrayed by him over and over again. When she meets Gerald Masson, Alex’s jealousy is aroused - except that Brigitte is still in love with Alex, and Gerald is too honourable to chase another man’s wife.

In this compelling continuation to Scorpio Rising, Monique Domovitch explores the power of ambition, greed and revenge through the tumultuous marriage of Alex and Brigitte Ivanov. Andrew McGregor, Anne Turner and William Brandon take their turns on stage, as well as colourful new characters, such as Natalia Berenson, the ex-movie star and Gerald Masson, the grieving widower, each one with their own ambitions - including revenge against Alex! The Sting of the Scorpio carries a timely message for young graduates seeking to rise in their careers - be careful who you step on to get there.

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Over 100 bloggers are participating in this gigantic event, and there are plenty of prizes for us too. The blogger who receives the most votes in the traffic-breaker poll will win a $100 gift card as well. So when you visit Novel Publicity’s site to fill-out the contest entry form, don’t forget to say that I referred you, so I can get a point in the poll.

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Remember, it’s all about the books!

AboutScorpio Rising:
Set in New York and Paris amid the glamorous and competitive worlds of art and real estate, Scorpio Rising takes the reader from the late 1940s to the 1960s through the tumultuous lives of its heroes. Alex Ivanov is the son of a Russian immigrant and part-time prostitute. He yearns to escape his sordid life and achieve fame and fortune. His dreams of becoming a world-class builder are met with countless obstacles, yet he perseveres in the hope of someday receiving the recognition he craves. Half a world away, Brigitte Dartois is an abused teenager who runs into the arms of a benefactor with an agenda all his own. When she finds out that her boss has an ulterior motive, she flees again, determined to earn her living through her art. This career brings her fame, but also the unwanted attention of her early abuser. Monique Domovitch’s debut novel, Scorpio Rising, is a compelling tale filled with finely etched characters and a superb understanding of the power of ambition. Scorpio Rising promises to resonate with all who once had a dream. Get it on Amazon.AboutThe Sting of The Scorpio:
In Scorpio Rising, Monique Domovitch presented a compelling tale filled with colorful characters and the manipulation of power, ambition, and greed. Now she gives us its spellbinding sequel, The Sting of the Scorpio, where Alexander Ivanov returns to New York with his new bride, Brigitte. The real estate industry is ripe with opportunity. Blessed with irresistible charm, ambition, and the single-minded obsession to succeed, Alex plots and manipulates his way to almost mystical success. Everything he touches turns to gold, but it’s never enough. When a hostile takeover bid leaves him struggling to save his beloved company, he suspects those closest to him of plotting his downfall. Brigitte, the beautiful redhead who abandoned her country and her career to become his wife, feels alone. In return, Alex has betrayed her time and again, each indiscretion cutting deeper into her soul. Brigitte’s son, David yearns to be an artist, but Alex’s plans leave no room for such frivolous goals. He grooms a reluctant David to become the heir apparent until a devastating tragedy attracts the attention of another young man. The Sting of the Scorpio is a rich tale of a man at the mercy of his own greed and a woman bound by her need for love. Get it on Amazon.About the Author:
Monique Domovitch began writing at the age of fifty-five. Two years later, she has two self-published novels—her Scorpio Series—and a three-book deal with Penguin, for books she has written under the name of Carol Ann Martin. Never seen without her laptop, Monique and her husband travel the world and divide the rest of their time between their homes in British Columbia and California. Monique loves to hear from readers! Visit her on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or GoodReads.

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